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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B6AB2F — Citron
#B6AB2F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 55° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B6AB2F
- fcfbf3
- f2efce
- e9e3a8
- dfd783
- d5cb5e
- ccbf38
- a99f2c
- 847c22
- 5f5918
- 3a360f
- 141305
Color schemes using #B6AB2F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B6AB2F FAQ
What color is #B6AB2F?
#B6AB2F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 59% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B6AB2F?
#B6AB2F is rgb(182, 171, 47) in RGB, hsl(55, 59%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 74%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B6AB2F?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.86:1.
What colors go well with #B6AB2F?
Its direct complement is #2F3AB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F7EB6 and #672FB6 gives you contrast without the vibration.